GameFlow - Mar. 14 - Can't Guard A Cow

 
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> Thoughts and Ratings Reply to topic
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
PopcornMachine
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 19 Apr 2001
Posts: 10566

PostPosted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:44 am    Post subject: GameFlow - Mar. 14 - Can't Guard A Cow


LA Lakers 98 Sacramento 114

GameFlow
BoxScore

Despite his 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, there are some who will blame this loss on Kobe Bryant because he only hit 12 of 28 shots. Well, no matter how well Kobe and the rest of the team shoots, they aren't going to win many games in which they can't defend the hoop. In fact the Lakers as a team shot 46.3%, which is better than their season average of 44.9%. So I think it's pretty apparent defense is the problem.

Things started out well as Lamar Odom scored 14 in the 1st quarter and the Lakers put together 17-4 run and lead by 7 going into the 2nd. But that period started off 17-2 Kings, and the Lakers never saw the lead again. They got within 2 early in the 4th, only to see Sacramento put the game away with a 23-9 run. The Lakers allowed 114 points on 54.2% shooting, as the Kings, like the Sonics before them, went on layup drills. And only one block by the Lakers the whole game.

Another good game by Lamar, who finished with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. Smush Parker added 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. But those two combined for 10 turnovers. Kwame Brown, starting for Chris Mihm, had a decent 10 points and 8 rebounds.

_________________

I'm with COCO!


Last edited by PopcornMachine on Wed Mar 15, 2006 1:19 pm; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website Reply with quote
viper2
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 13 Jul 2004
Posts: 1297

PostPosted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 8:02 am    Post subject:

We play defense like the Suns used to play..............none.

There needs to be a commitment from each and every player on this squad to playing defense. EVERY SINGLE SERIES DOWN THE COURT.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> Thoughts and Ratings All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1
Jump to:  

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum






Graphics by uberzev
© 1995-2018 LakersGround.net. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.
LakersGround is an unofficial news source serving the fan community since 1995.
We are in no way associated with the Los Angeles Lakers or the National Basketball Association.


Powered by phpBB